Our Staff

Beth Olson - Owner

I have been in childcare for over 22 years. I have worked at TLC Center for many of those years. My family and I did live in Billings from 2005-2015 where I did home based childcare. I have been married to my husband, Tim, for 20 years. We have 4 children. I enjoy reading and spending time with my family. I have my CDA. I have also completed an apprenticeship program through the state. I have almost completed my Associates degree in Early Childhood. I also have over 500 training hours on the State Practitioner Registry.
 Working in child care since 1996
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Preschool Certification
 Apprenticeship Program
 Level 4 on the Practitioner Registry
 College classes in ECE

Crystal Kist - Director

I am married with four beautiful children ages 14, 12, 10 and 4. I enjoy being outside and working on my car. I am 33 years old. I have one dog, one cat and one snake. I have been in childcare since 2004. I have my Infant/Toddler CDA and my Preschool CDA. I have some college, and 491 hours of childcare growth and development training.
Working in child care since 2004
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Preschool CDA
 Level 3 on the Practitioner Registry

Marsha Johnson - Staff Manager

I have 2 grown children and a teenage son. I have two granddaughters. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, doing things with my family and loving my granddaughters. I have been working at TLC for 14 years in February. I have Infant/Toddler certification, a CDA, have completed an apprenticeship program and have taken college Early Childhood Classes.
 Working in child care since 2005
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Preschool CDA
 Some college classes in Early Childhood Ed.
 Ready Families Ready Learners
 Vroom Training

Debbi Blank - Consultant and Financial Manager

I have lived in Montana for 35 years. My husband, John, is a retired meteorologist from the National Weather Service. My hobbies are reading and spending time with family. I have worked in the childcare field for over 40 years. I have an AA degree in Early Childhood Education from Long Beach City College.

 Working in child care since 1980
 Associate Degree in ECE

MINI-LEARNERS (Non- Mobile Infants)

Alex Olson - Lead Teacher

I enjoy reading, baking, riding horses and spending time with my family. I have been riding horses since I was eight years old. I have been working at TLC Center since 2016. I have my Infant/Toddler CDA and am currently attending Early Childhood college classes.

 Working in child care since 2015
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Preschool Certification
 Attending MSU Western for Early Childhood

Kristy Baer - Teacher Assistant

I've had a love of children since who knows when. I grew up with 3 siblings, whether it was watching them to babysitting all through high school to being the second oldest of all of my many cousins. After high school I started cooking (another of my loves) but almost two years ago , I had an opportunity to work in child care. I forgot how much I love kids. Now that I have one of my own on the way I couldn't be more excited!

 18 months of experience in child care

Whitney Mulready -Teacher Assistant

I have been working with children since I was 17. I started working in childcare in 2015. I have a one year old child. I was born and raised in Michigan and have lived here for a year this time. I enjoy working with children!
 Working in child care since 2015
Attending CDA Classes

LITTLE-LEARNERS (Mobile Infants)

Nichole Pond - Lead Teacher

I am married and have two children. My girls are Lenora who is seven, and Gracie who is four. I love to hangout with them. I have been working in childcare since 2015. I have taken the Infant/Toddler Class, Preschool class and have my CDA.
 Working in child care since 2015
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Preschool Certification

Kymber Gill - Lead Teacher

I am 26 years old. I have 2 kids, Talon (5) and Harper (3). I also have 2 dogs, Bentley and Gypsy as well as a cat Harlow. I have lived on Great Falls most of my life and enjoy the outdoors. I love camping, fishing, hiking and relaxing by a campfire. My favorite holiday is Halloween! My favorite season is Fall!
Working in child care since 2015
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Preschool Certification

Trailblazers (15/18 months- 24 months)

Shalee Smith - Lead Teacher

I’m married and a first time mom to a baby girl who is a year and a half old. I have worked with children with special needs, and in a center base setting for going on five years. I have RFRL training, Infant/Toddler CDA and Preschool CDA. I have been working with children for a total of seven years. I love my job!
 Working in child care since 2015
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Preschool CDA
 Ready Families Ready Learners
 Vroom Training

Sam Brasda - Lead Teacher

I have been in childcare for a few years, and I have 3 kids of my own. My hobbies include reading and playing pool. I love country music, my favorite color is yellow and I plan to advance in Early Childhood education.
 Working in child care since 2015
 Preschool Certification
 Attending Infant/Toddler Class

Adventurers (2 year olds)

Stevannie Euerle - Lead Teacher

My name is Stevannie. I've been in childcare for over a year now. I really enjoy it and my 4 children attend at the center with me. I have been through many trainings the past year and I have learned a lot. I am currently attending the Infant/Toddler Certification Course.
 Working in child care since 2015
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Preschool Certification

Bri Komeotis - Assistant Teacher

EXPLORERS (3 year olds)

Nicole Ameline - Lead Teacher

I have been in childcare for six years, my mom and my two sisters are also in childcare. I'm 22 years old. I like to spend time outdoors with family and friends in my free time. I've worked for Debbi at TLC Center going on my third year. I'm working on getting my CDA. I have completed my Infant/Toddler and Preschool trainings along with many others.
 Working in child care since 2011
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Preschool Certification
 Ready Families Ready Learners
 Attending MSU Western for Early Childhood Education

Audrey Anderson - Lead Teacher

I grew up in the Flathead Valley, was homeschooled most of my life until High School. After High School I went to beauty school. I tried working in a salon for 6 months and then decided it wasn't for me. I remembered how much I love kids and started working in child care. I have lived in Great Falls for a year and half now to be with my husband. We were married in Fall 2019.
Working in childcare since 2017.
Currently Attending Preschool Class.

Shia Komeotis - Assistant Teacher

I'm Shia and I am 17 years old. I am a Senior in High School and will graduate this year! I have never worked in child care before but I would like to attend college to become a teacher for the lower elementary school level.
Working in Child Care since 2019.
Attending CDA Classes.

PIONEERS (4 & 5 year olds)

Madison Ameline - Lead Teacher

I enjoy working with children, I have one child of my own. I love how rewarding childcare is, I mostly like watching children learn and grow. I have been in childcare since I was sixteen. I became a teacher at age eighteen, and I got my Infant/Toddler CDA at age twenty. I have also completed the Preschool class. I am certified in CPR & 1st Aid.
 Working in child care since 2012
 Preschool Certification
 Infant/Toddler CDA

Scouts (School Age)

Mariah Kness - Lead Teacher

I have 2 little girls, ages 3 and 5. In my spare time. I like to bake, clean, do crafts. I love spending time with my girls and they love helping with my projects. I have worked at TLC center since 2009. I have taken multiple trainings and am applying for my CDA. I have also done the Early Childhood classes through Western and plan to go back and get my associates degree in Early Childhood Education when my girls are both in school.
 Working in child care since 2009
 Preschool Certification
 Infant/Toddler CDA
 Ready Families Ready Learners – School Readiness Program
 Vroom Training

Diana Garcia - Assistant Teacher

SUPPORT STAFF

Sandra Iverson - Lead Teacher

My name is Sandra, I have worked in childcare for 10 plus years. I am a mother of two. I have a son who is 20 and a daughter who is 16. I have been married for 22 years. I love animals and have 3 dogs, 5 cats, 3 chickens, 5 bearded dragons and a chinchilla. I worked at head start and early head start as a teacher for 10 years. I enjoy working with children, it brings great joy to me to know I can help the children. I love to hunt, fish and spend time with my family. My favorite hobby is doing my own nails.
Working in childcare since 2010.
Has her Preschool CDA.

Avalee Olson - Assistant Teacher

I am in high school. I do many sports such as volleyball, golf and softball. I also do cheerleading. I have three siblings, my older sister and a younger brother and a younger sister. I like to play games, do activities, sing, play with toys with my sister, and play x-box with my brother."

Ava is the daughter of Beth, and her sister Alex is the lead teacher in the Mini Learners. Please say hello to Ava and introduce yourselves when you see her working in the afternoons.

Shelby McIntosh - Assistant Teacher

I am a senior in high school. Currently taking a course to earn my CDA. I have always been around kids since I was little. I am the second to oldest of eleven kids (not all biological!). I love being outdoors and enjoy hunting, fishing, and camping. My goal for the future is to become a special education teacher and eventually open up a daycare/preschool for special needs and foster kids.

COOK

Kendra Mattern

My name is Kendra and I have been working in child care for about 3 years now. I love the child care career field. It's an amazing job and it also gives me the advantage to help children learn and grow. I also have two children of my own. A girl who's 5 and a boy who's 2. I love my job and wouldn't change it for anything. Along with my 3 years of experience, I also have numerous trainings from Infant/Toddler age and up. I am currently working on my CDA.
 Working in child care since 2014
 Infant/Toddler CDA

Rhonda Ameline - Alternate Cook

I have been in childcare for at least 20 years. All three of my girls work in daycare. I like spending time with my girls and the grandbabies. I also spend a lot of time with my husband in the tow truck. I got started in daycare by the work program with job service. The first daycare was First Step.
 Working in child care since 1999
 Infant Toddler Certificatiom
 Preschool Certification